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George Jones Photo Album – Stars Share Their Favorite Pictures With the Possum

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:50 +0000

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

Merle Haggard Forgives Blake Shelton for 'Old Farts' Comment

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:51:35 +0000

It look like Blake Shelton is making up with country's older generation of performers, one by one. Earlier this week, Merle Haggard became the latest classic country star to forgive the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year for some comments he made about "old farts" in country music not being open-minded to change.

Merle Haggard Preparing in Case December 21 Is End of the World

Megan Pacella — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:00:44 +0000

While most of us are preparing for the holidays, a select few are concerned that on Friday, December 21, Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end. Even Merle Haggard is trying to figure out what to do with his stock portfolio in light of the potential apocalypse.

See Hank Williams Jr. + All His Rowdy Friends Labor Day Weekend for Free

Buddy Logan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:03:13 +0000

The Stockyards Music Festival is going down Labor Day Weekend in Fort Worth, and we want to get you in free. This year's lineup includes legends Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard, David Allan Coe and Pat Green. But it will also feature some of the best guys out right now, including Shooter Jennings, Cody Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Turnpike Troubadours, plus many more.

Merle Haggard Confident About Future of Country Music

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:23:41 +0000

If we’re honest, we’ve probably all caught ourselves bemoaning the future of this or that, whether our critiques are directed at a genre of music, politics or even an entire generation. While many veteran artists often become the biggest naysayers for the future of their beloved genres as soon as they’re taken over by a ton of “kids,” Merle Haggard doesn’t buy all that. In a recent interview with the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Haggard said he thinks things in the country music realm are on the up.

Merle Haggard 'Back on the Bus' After Battle With Pneumonia

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:45:51 +0000

After a string of serious health issues and hospitalizations, 74-year-old Merle Haggard said in a statement on Wednesday that he’s “feeling good and ready to get back on the bus.” This comes after the Country Music Hall of Famer was hospitalized multiple times in the past few months, receiving treatment for double pneumonia, stomach ulcers, the removal of eight polyps from his colon and esophageal diverticulitis.

Merle Haggard to Be Released From Hospital

Billy Dukes — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:00:25 +0000

Merle Haggard will be heading home to northern California soon. WMAZ in Macon, Ga. reports that the 74-year-old singer’s condition has improved and that he’ll be released shortly. The television station is relaying information from someone in Haggard’s touring group. His silver bus was seen parked outside the Georgia Heart Center in downtown Macon. Furthermore, [...]

Merle Haggard Hospitalized; Show Saturday at Billy Bob's Canceled

Buddy Logan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:15:10 +0000

Merle Haggard was hospitalized last night in Georgia. Click here to read more, his show Saturday night at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth has now been officially canceled according to a release: MERLE HAGGARD HAS PNEUMONIA AND HAS CANCELLED HIS JANUARY SHOWS. PEOPLE WHO HAVE TICKETS FOR MERLE AT BILLY BOB’S TEXAS ON SATURDAY NIGHT [...]

Who Wants to See Merle Haggard at Billy Bob's for Free? [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:08:52 +0000

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The KNUE Gold Rush with John Moore is on the air every Saturday morning with the best in Country Gold from the 70s, 80s and early 90s. And now John Moore is giving you a chance at FREE tickets to see country music legend Merle Haggard — January 21, 2012 at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Taste of Country Counts Down the Top 100 Drinking Songs

KNUE — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:49:58 +0000

Even if you're drinking alone, you'll never be lonely with a good drinking song at your side. Taste of Country recently counted down their pick of the Top 100 drinking songs in country music -- and whether your drink of choice be whiskey or beer, or your preference be the Dixie Chicks over Toby Keith, this list has it all.

The Top 100 drinking songs list tips a hat to seasoned drinkers like Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, and Willie Nelson, but doesn't shut the door to the best of the 'newcomers,' like the rowdy Gretchen Wilson, party animal Kenny Chesney, and lonesome drinker Bradley Gaskin -- whose soon-to-be hit, 'Mr. Bartender,' is just making its rounds now.

Merle Haggard Featured at the Kennedy Center Honors

Amy Austin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:00:11 +0000

Luminaries music, dance, theater, screen and TV got together on one stage to pay tribute to five Kennedy Center honorees including Merle Haggard according to CBS. During the ceremony, he was honored with musical performances by longtime friends Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson, as well as Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Kid Rock, Miranda [...]